The gig economy - friend or foe?

The gig economy – friend or foe?

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What began as seemingly unstoppable success for the gig economy has very quickly turned sour with regular press around poor pay, lack of employee benefits and tough demands placed on workers. As of this week, working standards will be addressed with a proposed government review of employment law and minimum wage for those operating in the gig economy. A number of solutions could be proposed as part of this reform to improve the working conditions of an estimated 1.1 million gig workers in the UK. In anticipation of what could be a lengthy review process, we take a look at the current conditions for gig workers and its pros and cons.  

Pros